Marquise Brown's Week 1 Status Uncertain After Dislocated Shoulder

Chiefs' Wide Receiver Returns to Practice, But Injury May Linger

Injury Update and Outlook

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown returned to practice on Monday after missing time with a sternoclavicular injury. Brown suffered the injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The severity of Brown's injury is still uncertain. He left Saturday's game with a left shoulder injury but has since been discharged from a Jacksonville-area hospital.

Brown's status for Week 1 is unknown. The Chiefs open the regular season on September 11 against the Arizona Cardinals.

What is a sternoclavicular injury?

A sternoclavicular injury is a dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint.

The sternoclavicular joint is the joint where the sternum (breastbone) meets the clavicle (collarbone).

Sternoclavicular injuries can be caused by direct trauma to the joint, such as a fall or a blow to the chest.

Symptoms of a sternoclavicular injury

Symptoms of a sternoclavicular injury include:

• Pain in the shoulder or chest
• Swelling or bruising around the joint
• Difficulty moving the arm

Treatment for a sternoclavicular injury

Treatment for a sternoclavicular injury typically involves:

• Rest
• Ice
• Compression
• Elevation

In some cases, surgery may be necessary to repair the joint.

Recovery time for a sternoclavicular injury

The recovery time for a sternoclavicular injury varies depending on the severity of the injury.

Most people recover within a few weeks, but some injuries may take longer to heal.

Outlook for Marquise Brown

The outlook for Marquise Brown is good. He is expected to make a full recovery from his sternoclavicular injury.

It is unclear if Brown will be ready to play in Week 1, but he is expected to be back on the field soon.